Out-of-Chassis
Repairs
Page 91-6
Base
Engine Components
DODGETurbo Diesel
Caution: Do not clean the pistons and rods In an acid
tank.
Wash the pistons and rods in a strong solution of laundry
detergent
and hot
water.
Caution: Do not use a ring groove cleaner and be sure
not to scratch the ring sealing surface in the piston
^1 groove.
Clean
the remaining deposits
from
the ring grooves
with
the
square end of a broken ring.
Wash the pistons again in a
detergent
solution or solvent
Rinse
the pistons. Use compressed air to dry.
Piston,
Pin and Rod - Inspection
Inspect the pistons for damage and
excessive
wear. Check the
top, ring grooves, skirt and pin bore.